How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively TAke-Home points from How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively identifying patients with or at risk for OSA prior to surgery is recommended risk-stratification with tools like STOP-BANG yields low specificity and therefore low positive predictive value adding a standardised protocol for evaluation of symptoms after surgery is a safe and resource-efficient way of deciding the right level of post-operative care

How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively TAke-Home points from How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively this study from the Mayo-clinic provided the template for the protocol we implemented at the University Hospital in Örebro we now use it for patients diagnosed with or at high risk for severe OSA when schedule for minor or intermediate surgery Anesthesiology 2009; 110:869–77 Identification of Patients at Risk for Postoperative Respiratory Complications Using a Preoperative Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Tool and Postanesthesia Care Assessment Bhargavi Gali, M.D.,* Francis X. Whalen, M.D.,* Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S., † Peter C. Gay, M.D.,‡ David J. Plevak, M.D.§

How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively TAke-Home points from How to evaluate patients with OSA postoperatively the checklist and our patient flow in its current form. should you wish to use them or collaborate on the matter please contact: stephan.schwager@regionorebrolan.se